Advisory Center for Affordable Settlements & Housing

bioplastics

The Rise of Bioplastics in Construction Materials

The Rise of Bioplastics in Construction Materials Finally, having come to eventuate as a materialistic construction of the construction industry under its new sustainable brace, bioplastics are proving to be...

compressed earth blocks

The Role of Compressed Earth Blocks in Modern Building

The Role of Compressed Earth Blocks in Modern Building With the global increase of environmental concerns and concerns of sustainability, the construction industry has resorted to the use of eco-friendly mat...

local sourcing

The Importance of Local Sourcing in Sustainable Construction

The Importance of Local Sourcing in Sustainable Construction In the context of globalization and the proliferation of cities, sustainable construction practices are on the rise as an effective call against e...

recycled rubber

Recycled Rubber in Construction: Durable and Sustainable

Recycled Rubber in Construction: Durable and Sustainable Currently, the construction industry is in a dilemma of delivering infrastructure to meet the ever-increasing demand while at the same time addressing...

Natural Stone vs Engineered

Natural Stone vs Engineered Stone: Sustainability Compared

Natural Stone vs Engineered Stone: Sustainability Compared With environmental sustainability as a basic principle of contemporary construction and design, defining the materials for countertops, flooring, an...

Low VOC Adhesives

What is Low VOC Adhesives?

Low VOC Adhesives for a Healthier Indoor Environment The quality of air inside a house or any workplace is central to the well-being of the inhabitants. As more people become concerned with the effects o...